Scratch Made & Home Preserved
This is a recipe I have adapted from Ball Blue Book, circa 1966. I have updated the recipe and canned this according to the current USDA guidelines. I LOVE this! Great for away from home lunches. You can take it to work, drain it and add mayo or leave it […]
Whether you are celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday or dinner, this is a quick, easy and delicious way to celebrate! 3 – 4 lbs Pork butt, cut into 2 inch chunks 1 Cup water 1 Orange, cut in half and juiced 6 Ounces evaporated milk 1 bay leaf 1/4 […]
This have been my favorite pork chop recipe for years! I made them again two nights ago and forgot to take a picture. But I thought I would post the recipe anyway because they are super delicious!! You can use your crock pot, Instant Pot or oven for this. Your […]
A summertime favorite indeed! This is one of my very favorite poolside dinners. I serve it with grilled shrimp and lots of delicious toppings. 1 Zucchini, chopped (save 2 tbsp diced small) 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped (save 2 tbsp diced small) 1 Cucumber, chopped (save 2 tbsp diced small) 1/2 […]
This cake is made using discard! It is moist, dense, deep, dark chocolate and delicious, topped off with a tangy buttermilk glaze. Makes 1 loaf 9×5 1 Cup all purpose flour 3/4 Cup unsweetened cocoa 1/2 Tsp salt 1/2 Tsp baking powder 1/2 Tsp baking soda 1 Large egg 1 […]
This is the dinner to make when you haven’t planned anything for dinner and you you need to get dinner on the table and hour ago! Its super quick and super delicious with short cuts! Serves 4 2 Cups uncooked rice 4 Cups water or chicken broth 1 1/2 Tbsp […]
This butter is delicious! I was pleasantly surprised, I was not expecting to like it, truthfully. As I do love curried carrot soup, I thought I’d give it a try. I did alter the recipe slightly using dark brown sugar instead of honey, I also doubled up on the sugar, […]
These yummy little morsels are quick and easy to make. Perfect with sandwiches or as is for an appetizer. Makes 1 quart Brine 1 Cup white vinegar 1 Cup water 1 Tbsp canning or kosher salt 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar Add all to medium pot and heat until salt and […]
AKA: Pickled carrots and jalapeños. Taco Tuesday has just been elevated!! These are fantastic, you are going to love them! You can make this large batch to can or you can quarter it and just refrigerate them to eat right away. Canning Before you begin, be sure to do the […]
Whether you can this or just make up a big pot, this soup is healthy and delicious! **This is NOT an approved canning recipe, it is considered “Rebel canning”. I follow directions and processing times from the USDA complete guide for home food preservation. Makes 7 Quarts 1 1/2 to […]
